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Inside
• Commentary by Secretary of
Finance Preston L. Doerflinger:
The state’s fiscal path, next
year and beyond
• Final FY-14 budget finds
common ground
• Monthly gross revenue sets
record in April
• April state unemployment
shrinks
Contributor
Regina Birchum, Deputy
Treasurer for Policy/Chief of Staff
Editor
Tim Allen, Deputy Treasurer for
Communications
State Capitol Building, Room 217 • Oklahoma City, OK 73105 • (405) 521-3191 • www.treasurer.ok.gov
A publication of the Office of the State Treasurer • Treasurer Ken Miller, Ph.D.
Economic Report TM
Volume 3, Issue 5 • May 31, 2013
Oklahoma
News and analysis of Oklahoma’s economy
SEE GRADES PAGE 3
The OER asked state leaders to give the
accomplishments of the 2013 legislative
session a letter grade and an explanation
for that grade. While primarily positive,
there were some dissenting voices.
Governor Mary Fallin
Grade: A
“The 2013 legislative session has been
successful and historic. We worked
with the Legislature to deliver a fiscally
conservative, balanced budget that
includes targeted increases for core
services, while also cutting taxes for
all working Oklahomans. Additionally,
we worked with lawmakers to pass
landmark reforms in the areas of
workers’ compensation, government
efficiency, mental health, child welfare,
public safety, education and more.
Finally, in the wake of the tragic May
tornadoes, we worked with legislators
to deliver a disaster relief bill that will
help municipalities affected by natural
disasters to recover and rebuild.”
State Treasurer Ken Miller
Grade: A-
“Last year, most pundits agreed that
what didn’t happen overshadowed what
did. Certainly, the opposite is true this
year. Reforming the state’s worker’s
compensation system, lowering the
income tax and repairing the Capitol
infrastructure are major achievements
that will greatly enhance Oklahoma’s
competitive economic environment,
while preserving the historic Capitol
building for generations to come. Those
accomplishments – akin to hitting a
homer and scoring three runs – would be
cheered by any fan, but I was hoping for
a grand slam. On deck for next session
Oklahoma
Strong
Making the grade
State leaders grade the 2013 legislative session
2013 Legislative Session Report Card
Mary Fallin, Governor:
Ken Miller, State Treasurer:
T.W. Shannon, House Speaker:
Brian Bingman, Senate President Pro Tem:
Fred Morgan, State Chamber CEO:
Sterling Zearley, OPEA Executive Director:
Michael Carnuccio, OCPA President:
David Blatt, OK Policy Director:
Composite GPA:
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
–
3.0
1.0
3.5
A
A-A-A
A
I
B
D
B+

Inside
• Commentary by Secretary of
Finance Preston L. Doerflinger:
The state’s fiscal path, next
year and beyond
• Final FY-14 budget finds
common ground
• Monthly gross revenue sets
record in April
• April state unemployment
shrinks
Contributor
Regina Birchum, Deputy
Treasurer for Policy/Chief of Staff
Editor
Tim Allen, Deputy Treasurer for
Communications
State Capitol Building, Room 217 • Oklahoma City, OK 73105 • (405) 521-3191 • www.treasurer.ok.gov
A publication of the Office of the State Treasurer • Treasurer Ken Miller, Ph.D.
Economic Report TM
Volume 3, Issue 5 • May 31, 2013
Oklahoma
News and analysis of Oklahoma’s economy
SEE GRADES PAGE 3
The OER asked state leaders to give the
accomplishments of the 2013 legislative
session a letter grade and an explanation
for that grade. While primarily positive,
there were some dissenting voices.
Governor Mary Fallin
Grade: A
“The 2013 legislative session has been
successful and historic. We worked
with the Legislature to deliver a fiscally
conservative, balanced budget that
includes targeted increases for core
services, while also cutting taxes for
all working Oklahomans. Additionally,
we worked with lawmakers to pass
landmark reforms in the areas of
workers’ compensation, government
efficiency, mental health, child welfare,
public safety, education and more.
Finally, in the wake of the tragic May
tornadoes, we worked with legislators
to deliver a disaster relief bill that will
help municipalities affected by natural
disasters to recover and rebuild.”
State Treasurer Ken Miller
Grade: A-
“Last year, most pundits agreed that
what didn’t happen overshadowed what
did. Certainly, the opposite is true this
year. Reforming the state’s worker’s
compensation system, lowering the
income tax and repairing the Capitol
infrastructure are major achievements
that will greatly enhance Oklahoma’s
competitive economic environment,
while preserving the historic Capitol
building for generations to come. Those
accomplishments – akin to hitting a
homer and scoring three runs – would be
cheered by any fan, but I was hoping for
a grand slam. On deck for next session
Oklahoma
Strong
Making the grade
State leaders grade the 2013 legislative session
2013 Legislative Session Report Card
Mary Fallin, Governor:
Ken Miller, State Treasurer:
T.W. Shannon, House Speaker:
Brian Bingman, Senate President Pro Tem:
Fred Morgan, State Chamber CEO:
Sterling Zearley, OPEA Executive Director:
Michael Carnuccio, OCPA President:
David Blatt, OK Policy Director:
Composite GPA:
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
–
3.0
1.0
3.5
A
A-A-A
A
I
B
D
B+